Jordan

Jordan | Sep 27, 2022

Jordan’s port in Aqaba signs $242 million investment deal

The agreement with the Dutch firm APM Terminals could help increase trade through the Red Sea port.

Jordan | Sep 11, 2022

Gendarmerie operation sparks controversy in Petra, Jordan

Petra’s tribal entrepreneurs react to a security operation carried out inside Jordan’s most-visited UNESCO World Heritage Site with criticism and concern for their livelihoods.

United Arab Emirates | Sep 8, 2022

UAE, Jordan, Israel mourn passing of Queen Elizabeth of England

Elizabeth II ruled the United Kingdom for more than eight decades.

Queen Elizabeth II with (L-R) Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan, Queen Rania of Jordan, King Abdullah II of Jordan and Princess Anne.

Jordan | Aug 17, 2022

Jordan’s tourism revenue triples

The increase follows Syrians being able to travel easily to Jordan again.

Jordan | Jul 25, 2022

Inflation up more than 3% in Jordan during first half of 2022

The inflation rates in Turkey, Egypt and other countries in the region are considerably higher.

Demonstrators hold up posters in front of Jordanian policemen during a protest near the prime minister's office in Amman, Jordan, on June 6, 2018.

Jordan | Jul 20, 2022

Jordan increases renewable energy use

Jordan does not have large oil and gas reserves, unlike other countries in the region.

A view of the Hamdan al-Qara mosque in southern Amman, equipped with 140 solar panels on its roof.

Syria | Jun 29, 2022

World Bank official: Lebanon, Yemen, Syria most food-insecure in region

Many states across the Middle East and North Africa meet the criteria for food insecurity, experts said at a US Institute of Peace event.

Jordan | Jun 22, 2022

Saudi Arabia, Jordan strengthen ties with energy, mining deals

Saudi Arabia is now a major investor in Jordan.

Jordan's King Abdullah II (L) and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Gulf | Jun 1, 2022

UAE, Egypt, Jordan agree to $10 billion investment partnership

The Abu Dhabi investment firm ADQ will manage the funds, which will focus on food security and industrial integration in the region.

Jordan | May 25, 2022

Jordanian official says Captagon seizures on track to double this year

The drug is being smuggled from Syria.

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